Riva dei Tessali beach
40.446° N, 16.919° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), Riva dei Tessali beach is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Riva dei Tessali beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (135°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 67 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 80 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 91 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 72 | 23°C |
Where is Riva dei Tessali beach
Riva dei Tessali beach is located in the municipality of Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.44638, 16.91865.
21 km as the crow flies from the centre of Castellaneta and 28 km from Taranto, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Riva dei Tessali beach
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces southeast (135°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Riva dei Tessali beach
Can you swim at Riva dei Tessali beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Riva dei Tessali beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Riva dei Tessali beach?
Castellaneta (TA), Apulia, 28 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Riva dei Tessali beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Riva dei Tessali beach sandy or rocky?
Riva dei Tessali beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Riva dei Tessali beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).